111 results for 'vines for arches'

By KK Thinking back over my gardening this past season, I remembered some seeds I bought for spring that never quite made it out of the pack. Wait - who am I kidding? "Never quite" is t

As a child, I remember spending many afternoons on my grandparents’ couch, gazing through their huge picture window at the birds visiting the feeders hung in the magnolia tree outside. It was the one

By KK & S Mason Topiary, from the Latin topiarius meaning a landscape gardener of topia or “places,” is the practice of training shrubbery and trees into shapes and forms. These forms c

By KK When it comes to texture, movement, and year-round interest in the garden, few plant groups rival ornamental grasses. They bring elegance, structure, and softness to planting desi

With historical evidence of Tertiary fossils, experts can trace the wild rose back 5000 years. Roses, were inspiring enough to be in song and myth in Europe, Asia, and India as far back as 2000 B.C. w

10 Lesser Known Plants That Bloom in the Shade Gardening in the shade is a challenge familiar to most gardeners, and we've learned to fill those areas with perennials of various texture

The City Beautiful Movement was a reform philosophy that emerged in the United States during the late 19th century and early 20th century. This movement sought to improve the quality

As summer wanes and the first signs of autumn appear, a remarkable natural event quietly unfolds across North America: the fall migration of hummingbirds. These tiny birds, barely larg

 Ok, I admit it. I have a love-hate relationship with the spike. Yes, sometimes it's just the thing you need to perfect that design. They're easy to grow, easy to find, and blend well

It’s time to unleash your creativity outside! If you are visiting our website, you must be interested in sprucing up your garden or patio, and we are happy to say you are in the right place. In this a

Refreshing Container Gardens in Late Summer Often by the time August rolls around, the window hayracks we planted back in May look a little tired and in need of some help. Three months

By KK Depending on your location, you may be just arranging some cool weather annuals in your spring containers, or you may be already looking toward changing those out for a permanent

By KK A garden is an amazing thing. It can provide us with food, provide habitat for wildlife, or simply add beauty and value to our home. But a garden can also transcend the mere mater

If you already understand the basics of sunlight, watering, and healthy soil, the real secret to growing amazing tomatoes lies in the small techniques most gardeners overlook. These ex

In our fast-paced and technology driven world, many of us long for a respite from the stress and anxiety of our daily lives. A peaceful garden is where some of us turn to reconnect with the natural wo

When thinking of pollinators, images of bees and butterflies flitting and flying through a blossom-laden garden on a lazy summer afternoon come to mind. Bright zinnias and coneflowers, spectacular dah